JAMES HONG

James Hong
James Hong
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 22, 1929
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Biography

James Hong (born February 22, 1929) is a Chinese American actor and former president of the Association of chinese/Pacific American Artists (AAPAA). A prolific acting veteran, Hong's career spans over 50 years and includes more than 350 roles in film, television, and video games.

Filmography

Starring

2026·
You Can't Win
Old Chinese Man
2025·
Pinocchio and the Water of Life
(voice)
2024·
Kung Fu Panda 4
Mr. Ping (voice)
2023·
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Grandpa / Wing Medicine Customer (voice), Grandpa (voice)
2023·
American Born Chinese
Jade Emperor
2023·
The Muppets Mayhem
Chef Dan
2022·
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Mr. Ping (voice)
2022·
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Gong Gong
2021·
Poorly Drawn Lines
Mr. Tran
2021·
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Self
2021·
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
O-Sensei (voice)
2021·
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Zong Shi (voice)
2020·
Searching for Anna May Wong
Self
2020·
P.O.K. Save the Island
Head Elder
2019·
Cross: Rise of the Villains
Mr. Woo
2019·
Dropa
Jin
2019·
Abominable
Yak Leader (voice)
2019·
The Haunted Swordsman
The Navigator
2018·
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Mr. Ping (voice)
2018·
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest
Mr. Ping (Voice)
2016·
Rush Hour
Dragon
2016·
Fortune Cookie
Gui Po
2016·
Better Criminal
Harold Fat
2015·
China, Il The Musical
Wise Old Monk
2015·
Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
Wizard
2014·
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Windmill Monster (voice)
2014·
Star Wars Rebels
Azmorigan (voice)
2013·
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
William May
2013·
Teen Titans Go!
Turtle (voice)
2013·
The Blacklist
The Coroner
2013·
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Mr. Ping (Voice)
2012·
Key & Peele
Mr. Shin
2012·
Incredible Crew
2012·
The First Family
Benny
2012·
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Ho Chan (voice)
2012·
Elementary
Meng Zhou
2011·
A.N.T. Farm
Kenny
2011·
China, IL
Wise Old Monk (voice)
2011·
2 Broke Girls
Mr. Chang
2011·
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Mr. Ping (voice)
2010·
Gigantic
Restaurant Owner
2010·
Regular Show
Warlock / Manager (voice), Keith (voice), Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice)
2010·
Hawaii Five-0
Jin Leung
2010·
Generator Rex
2010·
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Chen (voice), Chen / Red Wizard (voice)
2010·
Pair of Kings
Judge, Timothy Kalooka-Khan, Head Elder, Shaman
2010·
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Mr. Ping (voice)
2007·
Andy Barker, P.I.
Jon Leibowitz
2007·
Chowder
Lo Mein (voice)
2007·
In Case of Emergency
2007·
The Big Bang Theory
Chen
2007·
Chuck
Ben Lo Pan
2007·
Balls Out: The Making of 'Balls of Fury'
2007·
Under the Balls: The Life of a Ball Wrangler
2007·
An Accidental Christmas
Rico
2006·
Twenty Good Years
Dr. Fong (uncredited)
2006·
The Loop
Chen Ming
2006·
Dragon Dynasty
Gao
2006·
Exit 38
Dr. Shen
2005·
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mayor Tong (voice), Tashi (voice)
2005·
Zoey 101
Mr. Takato
2005·
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Uncle Eddie (voice)
2005·
Bones
Joseph Han
2004·
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
2003·
Lost at Home
2003·
10-8: Officers on Duty
Min
2003·
Las Vegas
Monk Soli Tendar
2003·
Teen Titans
Professor Chang (voice)
2002·
The Biggest Fan
Larson
2001·
The Division
Professor Carson Chen, Chinese Businessman
2001·
The Chronicle
David Lo Pan
2000·
Jackie Chan Adventures
Daolon Wong (voice)
2000·
Malcolm in the Middle
Mr. Li
1999·
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Sweatshop Owner
1999·
The West Wing
Chinese Ambassador
1998·
Martial Law
Weng Chu, Mayor Chang Yen
1998·
The King of Queens
Mr. Soo
1998·
Charmed
Zen Master
1997·
The Practice
Min Wong
1997·
Catherine's Grove
Doctor Lee
1996·
Dexter's Laboratory
RA (voice), Mr. Chau (voice)
1996·
Millennium
Monk
1996·
The Pretender
Mr. Lee
1996·
Nash Bridges
Terry Wong
1996·
Malcolm & Eddie
1996·
Paper Dragons
Master Tsai
1995·
The Drew Carey Show
Government Worker
1995·
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Emperor (voice), Baba / Mr. Sung (voice)
1994·
Ellen
The Waiter
1994·
Chicago Hope
Dr. Tsu
1994·
Friends
Hoshi
1993·
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Grandfather Chow
1993·
Diagnosis: Murder
Qwan Lok
1993·
The X-Files
Hard-Faced Man
1993·
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Lee Pow
1993·
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Dalai Lama
1993·
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
Katzmer (voice)
1993·
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
1992·
Forever Knight
1991·
Home Improvement
Dave
1991·
Goodbye Paradise
Cook
1990·
Nasty Boys
Oscar
1990·
Last Flight Out
Insp. Quang
1989·
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Gardener, Mr. Chen
1989·
Brotherhood of the Rose
Col. Chan
1989·
Booker
Mr. Jaycom
1989·
Seinfeld
Maître d'
1989·
Deadlock
Arman Benru
1988·
War of the Worlds
Soo Tak
1988·
Murphy Brown
Supervisor Monk
1988·
China Beach
1988·
Question of Faith
Li
1987·
Beauty and the Beast
Chiang Lo Yi
1987·
Jake and the Fatman
Hiram
1987·
Tour of Duty
Jimmy, Quang
1987·
Harry's Hong Kong
Mr. Yu
1985·
MacGyver
Commissioner Chu, Lee Wenying, Kuang
1985·
Stingray
1985·
The Equalizer
Sirit Bansari
1984·
Hunter
Henry Chin, Chang
1984·
Tales from the Darkside
Chow Ting
1984·
Crazy like a Fox
1984·
Airwolf
General Rangavara
1984·
Miami Vice
Riochi Tanaka
1984·
Who's the Boss?
1983·
The A-Team
Wan Chu, Byron Fong / General Chow
1983·
Manimal
Grandfather Tan
1983·
Inspector Perez
Benson Liu
1982·
T. J. Hooker
Mr. Hong, Dr. Lou Hong
1982·
St. Elsewhere
Mr. Wong
1982·
Marco Polo
Phags Pa
1982·
Cagney & Lacey
Mr. Nguyen
1982·
The Letter
Old Man
1981·
Dynasty
1981·
Falcon Crest
Charles Fong
1980·
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
1980·
Magnum, P.I.
Han
1980·
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Desk Clerk
1979·
Hart to Hart
Holy Man
1978·
Taxi
Wealthy Passenger
1978·
Last of the Good Guys
Japanese Man
1977·
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1976·
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Col. Ikuda
1976·
Jigsaw John
Frank Chen
1976·
Charlie's Angels
Prof. Perkins
1976·
The Bionic Woman
1976·
Bound for Glory
Chili Joint Owner
1975·
S.W.A.T.
1975·
Switch
Wang
1975·
Khan!
1975·
Wonder Woman
Oshima
1975·
Baretta
1975·
Starsky & Hutch
Su Long
1974·
The Missiles of October
U Thant - U.N. Secretary-General, U.N. Secretary-General U Thant
1974·
The Rockford Files
Forensic Expert Kumagi
1974·
Harry O
1974·
China Girl
Y.C. Chan
1973·
The New Perry Mason
1973·
Pueblo
Super C
1972·
Kung Fu
Han Tsung, Lin, Yam Tin, Chun Yen
1972·
The Bob Newhart Show
The Man
1972·
The Streets of San Francisco
Robert Lee
1972·
Anna and the King
Doctor
1972·
The Rookies
1971·
McMillan & Wife
James Hong
1971·
Cannon
1971·
All in the Family
Doctor (uncredited)
1971·
Fearless Fighters
One Man Army (voice, English dub)
1971·
A Tattered Web
Police Surgeon
1969·
The Bill Cosby Show
Doctor #2
1968·
Hawaii Five-O
Soong Chien, Eric Ling, Tot Kee, James Watanu
1968·
Here's Lucy
Lee Wong
1968·
Nobody's Perfect
Narrator
1967·
Ironside
1966·
CBS Playhouse
Vietnamese Lieutenant
1966·
Mission: Impossible
Yin
1966·
Family Affair
1965·
The F.B.I.
Tom Kagawa
1965·
I Dream of Jeannie
Chan
1964·
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Prince Phanong, Mr. Chang
1964·
Mickey
1964·
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1963·
The Outer Limits
Wen Li
1963·
The Fugitive
Edward Hee
1962·
The Lloyd Bridges Show
Priest
1962·
Ensign O'Toole
Headwaiter
1961·
Ben Casey
Harry Lee
1961·
87th Precinct
Mike II
1961·
Dragon by the Tail
Sam Wong
1960·
Checkmate
Louis Quong
1960·
Hong Kong
Lung Poi, Chen
1960·
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Sam Wong
1960·
The Islanders
Wu Pan
1960·
The Human Vapor
Narrator / Mizuno
1959·
Hawaiian Eye
Hop Toy
1959·
Bonanza
Hop Sing's Cousin, Hop Sing's #3 Cousin
1959·
Adventures in Paradise
Kim Fong, Lim Fong
1959·
Johnny Ringo
Charlie Chung
1959·
One Step Beyond
Tour Guide
1958·
Bat Masterson
Ching Sun
1958·
The Donna Reed Show
1958·
Peter Gunn
1957·
Wagon Train
Ceong Wai Kok
1957·
Tombstone Territory
Lum Chen
1957·
Perry Mason
Louis Kew, Dean Chang
1957·
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Chung Lin, Young Man
1957·
Sugarfoot
Hatchetman
1957·
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan
1957·
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957·
Zorro
1957·
The Seventh Sin
Chinese Officer
1957·
Battle Hymn
ROK Maj. Chong (uncredited)
1956·
The Man Called X
1956·
Flight to Hong Kong
Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
1955·
The Millionaire
Lee - Waiter
1955·
Blood Alley
Communist Soldier
1955·
Soldier of Fortune
Chinese Policeman (uncredited)
1954·
Dragonfly Squadron
South Korean Pilot Trainee
1953·
The Oscars
Self
1953·
Letter to Loretta
Lee Chan
1952·
Four Star Playhouse
Cpl. Ikura
TBA·
Gimme My Money
The Maître D'
2024·
The Thundermans Return
Grandpa Giddy
2023·
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
Chuck Lee
2022·
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
Self
2022·
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage
Self
2022·
Turning Red
Mr. Gao (voice)
2022·
Wendell & Wild
Father Bests (voice)
2020·
Beast Mode
Pish Rudabaker
2019·
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Walter
2018·
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
Confucius
2018·
Sherlock Gnomes
Salt Shaker (voice)
2017·
Unfallen
Consulate
2016·
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Mr. Ping (voice)
2016·
Kung Fu Panda 3
Mr. Ping (voice)
2015·
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
Dr. Zin (voice)
2015·
The Dog Who Saved Summer
Mr. Lee
2014·
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
Mr. Ping (voice)
2013·
Blunt Movie
Travel Hang
2013·
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
Faleaka
2013·
Summoned
Frank
2013·
R.I.P.D.
Nick's Avatar / Jerry Chen
2012·
Junk
Yukio Tai
2012·
Safe
Han Jiao
2011·
Tattoo
The Old Man
2011·
Trinity Goodheart
Mr. Kwon
2011·
Kung Fu Panda 2
Mr. Ping (voice)
2010·
How to Make Love to a Woman
Sifu
2008·
Adventures of Johnny Tao
Sifu
2008·
Kung Fu Panda
Mr. Ping (voice)
2008·
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Mr. Wu
2007·
Hollywood Chinese
Self
2007·
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
2007·
Shanghai Kiss
Mark Liu
2007·
Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!
The High Lama (voice)
2007·
Balls of Fury
Master Wong
2007·
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Self
2006·
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Monk (voice)
2006·
Totally Awesome
Mr. Yamagashi
2006·
One Night with You
Freddy
2005·
American Fusion
Dr. Wong
2004·
Ghost Rock
Weng
2004·
Latin Dragon
Mr. Rhee
2004·
Sucker Free City
Kwok
2004·
Forbidden Warrior
Muraji, The Warlord
2002·
Hero
Qin Emperor (voice)
2002·
The Idol
Zao
2001·
The Ghost
Jing's Adoptive Father
2001·
Epoch
Ambassador Po
2000·
The Art of War
Ambassador Wu
2000·
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Self
1999·
Singapore Sling
Adam Chance
1999·
G-2
Parmenion
1998·
Broken Vessels
Mr. Chen
1998·
Breakout
Mr. Wang
1998·
Mulan
Chi Fu (voice)
1997·
McHale's Navy
Asian Leader (uncredited)
1997·
Red Corner
Lin Shou
1996·
The Secret Agent Club
Mr. Yamata
1996·
South Beach Academy
Johnny Staccato
1996·
Bloodsport III
Master Sun
1996·
Bloodsport II
Sun
1996·
Infinity
Abacus Adder
1995·
Bad Company
Bobby Birdsong
1995·
Gladiator Cop
Parmenion
1995·
Triplecross
Old Chinese Man
1995·
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Host
1995·
Guns & Lipstick
Mr. Song
1995·
Operation Dumbo Drop
Y B'ham
1995·
Tank Girl
Che'tsai
1995·
Cyber Bandits
Tojo Yokohama
1994·
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Mystery
Nathan
1994·
Silent Fury
1994·
Operation Golden Phoenix
Mister Chang
1994·
Femme Fontaine: Killer Babe for the C.I.A.
Master Sun
1994·
The Shadow
Li Peng
1993·
L.A. Goddess
Edward
1993·
Wayne's World 2
Jeff Wong
1992·
Joker's Wild
Boomer
1992·
Missing Pieces
Chang
1992·
Merlin
Leong Tao
1992·
Talons of the Eagle
Mr. Li
1991·
Mystery Date
Fortune Teller
1991·
The Crime Lords
Ling
1991·
Too Much Sun
Frank, Sr.
1991·
The Perfect Weapon
Yung
1990·
Partners in Life
M.C.
1990·
Framed
Mr. Chew
1990·
The Two Jakes
Kahn
1990·
Dragonfight
Asawa
1990·
Shadowzone
Dr. Van Fleet
1990·
Caged Fury
Detective Randall Stoner
1989·
The Rocket Boy
Mr. Wong
1989·
The Jitters
Tony Yang Sr.
1989·
The Karen Carpenter Story
Dr. Dentworth
1989·
The Vineyard
Dr. Elson Po
1989·
Tango & Cash
Quan
1988·
Hot to Trot
Boss
1988·
Vice Versa
Kwo
1988·
Tax Season
Mr. Tagasaki
1987·
Black Widow
H. Shin
1987·
China Girl
Gung Tu
1987·
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Snotty
1986·
Big Trouble in Little China
David Lo Pan
1986·
The Golden Child
Doctor Hong
1985·
Blade in Hong Kong
Key Tam
1984·
Missing in Action
Gen. Trau
1984·
Ninja III: The Domination
Miyashima
1983·
China Rose
Professor Chen
1983·
Breathless
Grocer
1982·
Yes, Giorgio
Kwan
1982·
Blade Runner
Chew
1981·
So Fine
Asian Man #1
1981·
True Confessions
Coroner Wong
1980·
Airplane!
Japanese General
1980·
The Return of Frank Cannon
Yutong
1979·
Mandrake
Theron
1979·
When Hell Was in Session
Nguyen
1979·
The In-Laws
Bing Wong
1978·
My Husband Is Missing
Quan Dong
1978·
Dr. Scorpion
Ho Chin
1978·
Go Tell the Spartans
The Old Man
1978·
Libra
Dr. Chin
1977·
Panic in Echo Park
Larry Lee
1977·
Bethune
General Nieh
1977·
The World's Greatest Lover
Yes Man #3
1976·
No Deposit, No Return
Ming Lo
1974·
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Prior
1974·
The Dynamite Brothers
Wei Chin
1974·
Chinatown
Evelyn's Butler
1973·
Sunshine
Dr. Wilde
1972·
Hot Connections
The Snooper
1972·
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon
Hsiang
1972·
The Carey Treatment
David Tao
1971·
The Forgotten Man
Maj. Thon
1971·
Earth II
Chinese Military Official
1970·
Colossus: The Forbin Project
Dr. Chin
1970·
The Hawaiians
Ti Chong
1968·
The Bamboo Saucer
Archibald
1968·
Jimi Hendrix: Experience
Old Man
1966·
One Spy Too Many
Prince Phanong
1966·
Destination Inner Space
Ho Lee
1966·
The Sand Pebbles
Victor Shu
1965·
The Satan Bug
Dr. Yang
1961·
Flower Drum Song
Headwaiter
1959·
Never So Few
General Chao
1959·
Blood and Steel
Japanese Draftsman
1958·
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Soldier
1957·
China Gate
Charlie
1956·
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Ogata / Dr. Serizawa / Hagiwara / misc. characters (voices) (uncredited)
1955·
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Fifth Brother (uncredited)
1954·
The Shanghai Story
Driver (uncredited)
1951·
Dragnet

Production

2024·
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord
Storyboard Artist
2023·
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
Story, Executive Producer
2022·
Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once
Thanks
1999·
Singapore Sling
Producer, Director
1997·
Catherine's Grove
Co-Producer
1995·
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
Writer, Producer, Story, Director
1990·
Caged Fury
Associate Producer
1989·
The Vineyard
Screenplay, Story, Director
1978·
Teen Lust
Producer, Director
1972·
Hot Connections
Director